PRESS RELEASE
15 July 2026

Handling Remote Work Requests From Employees Who Are On Leave

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Littler Mendelson

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When employees request remote work arrangements as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers face critical compliance decisions that could expose them to legal liability.
United States

Alexis Knapp says employers should not respond to a request for leave as an ADA accommodation by saying, "That is not our policy," or "We don't let anyone else work remotely," and consider whether an exception to the policy would be a reasonable accommodation. 

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With more than 1,800 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow

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